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Jim Delany’s Stance on Michigan-Ohio State Game Disrespectful

28. August 2010

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“You could make a good argument that Michigan and Ohio State should never really be playing for a isional crown. If they’re going to play, play for the right to go to the Rose Bowl.” With those words, Big Ten commissioner Jim [...]

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College football countdown: No. 20 LSU

19. August 2010

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Sporting News previews the Tigers as we count down our preseason top 100 college football teams leading into the season opener on Sept. 2. Last year: 9-4 2010 projected record: 9-3 (overall), 6-2 (SEC) Why we know we’re right: Championship seasons, more than anything, are dictated by two critical factors: winning on the road and smart play from [...]

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College football countdown: No. 19 Pittsburgh

19. August 2010

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  Sporting News previews the Panthers as we count down our preseason top 100 college football teams leading into the season opener on Sept. 2.   Last year: 10-3 2010 projected record: 9-3, 6-1   Why we know we’re right: Pittsburgh might boast more star power than the rest of the Big East combined. Running back Dion Lewis, receiver Jon [...]

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Dillon Baxter Suspended by USC

11. August 2010

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Dillon Baxter has been suspended by Southern California for the Trojans’ season-opener at Hawaii for a violation of team rules, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday evening. USC head coach Lane Kiffin has compared the freshman running back’s talent to ex-Heisman winner Reggie [...]

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Virginia Tech places first in hotly contested ACC media poll

26. July 2010

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GREENSBORO, N.C.—For the coaches, the media poll at the ACC Football Kickoff confirmed what they already knew about the quality of their conference. With Ryan Williams in the backfield, Virginia Tech was the media’s choice to win the Coastal. “Seven different teams got first place votes (for their ision),” North Carolina coach Butch Davis said Monday. [...]

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Jeremiah Masoli, Former Oregon QB, Possibly Headed to Ole Miss

26. July 2010

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Jeremiah Masoli is shopping for a new place to play quarterback and he may be settling on Mississippi, if the school will have him. The Commercial Appeal reported Monday that the former Oregon quarterback has sent his scholarship release papers to the University [...]

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ACC Football Kickoff: Georgia Tech’s players have high hopes

25. July 2010

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GREENSBORO, N.C. — Georgia Tech defensive end Jason Peters broke out the aviator sunglasses for his trip to the ACC Football Kickoff. That’s how serious he is about the task of helping his Yellow Jackets repeat as conference champs. “I made the joke to my friend that when I wear the aviators, I mean business,” Peters [...]

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College football’s throwbacks: Washington Huskies

18. July 2010

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Thanks to newfound continuity, four fallen college football powerhouses – Nebraska, Florida State, Miami and Washington – are ready to party like it’s 1999. Why this is Washington’s year Jake Locker has had three dismal seasons as a stater, but he finally has the talent around him to succeed. 1. Jake Locker is the man. LSU cornerback Patrick [...]

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College football countdown: No. 49 Northern Illinois

18. July 2010

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Sporting News previews the Huskies as we count down our preseason top 100 college football teams leading into the season opener on Sept. 2. Last year: 7-6, 5-3 MAC (Lost to South Florida in International Bowl) 2010 projected record: 9-3, 7-1 (1st MAC West) Chandler Harnish has to shake his injury history to lead Northern Illinois to [...]

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Pete Carroll Discusses USC Sanctions on HBO’s Real Sports

14. July 2010

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Pete Carroll led USC to a dominant nine-year stretch before departing for the NFL. It turns out Carroll’s departure was just in the nick of time, as the Trojans were penalized rather severely by the NCAA for lack of institutional control, stemming [...]

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